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CONTRAMANO CLUB

Google (435) 4.2
Tripadvisor (15) 3.0
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What reviewers say

Visitors praise Contramano Club for its friendly atmosphere, strong and affordable drinks, and a crowd that enjoys dancing, with some finding the age range to be a positive. However, common complaints include a dated and unpresentable feel, with some describing the music and environment as being from the 90s or even earlier, and one reviewer mentioned a persistent sewer smell from the bathrooms.

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G4.2 🦉3.0
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Address
Rodríguez Peña 1082 88, Buenos Aires
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Phone
+54 11 3575-0985

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About this place CONTRAMANO CLUB

Contramano on Rodríguez Peña near Avenida Santa Fe is Buenos Aires’ oldest operating gay bar, a fixture that has kept its 1980s vibe while drawing a newer mix of patrons. The bar sits on the corner of Rodríguez Peña and Avenida Santa Fe, a spot that has seen the city’s nightlife evolve since its opening in the 1980s, right after democracy was restored. Its regulars are mostly locals who’ve been coming since the 80s, older than the crowds that flock to Palermo’s newer clubs, but the venue has opened its doors to younger patrons in recent years. The soundtrack is a blend of pop and Latin hits that keeps the floor moving. Contramano stays open from 10 p.m. on Fridays through Sundays until the early hours, and the real action starts around 1 a.m. when the city’s late‑night crowd pours in. Drinks stay within the city’s average price range, and the venue holds a 4.2 rating on Google from roughly 430 reviews.

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday 22:00-late
Saturday 22:00-late
Sunday 22:00-late

Features

Gay Gay-friendly (straight venue) Dancing Area Mixed LGBTQ+ Mixed ethnicities Chill / Relaxed Dance Upscale Touristy Local favorite Pop Latin Mixed / varied Dance club Cover charge Evening venue Late night (after midnight)

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4.2
★★★★★
435 reviews

Based on 435 Google reviews.

Esteban Romero
Esteban Romero Jun 2026
★★★★★
gaby diner
gaby diner Jun 2026
★★★★★

The floor is quite disastrous for a dance venue.

dario tejera
dario tejera Jun 2026
★★★★★

It's the most fun place in this atmosphere, in the city.

sEr Rodriguez Scott
sEr Rodriguez Scott Jun 2026
★★★★★
Daniel Gallego
Daniel Gallego Jun 2026
★★★★★

The Instagram post from June 5th said: 2-for-1 drinks anytime during the night. It turns out that "anytime" is whenever they announce it over the microphone. In other words, it's not ANYTIME OF THE NIGHT. I was there until 3:30 AM and that NEVER happened. COMPLETELY MISLEADING ADVERTISING

Gonzalo Camargo
Gonzalo Camargo Jun 2026
★★★★★
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Last updated on 1 November 2026

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